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Our Differences Weave One Tapestry

As a child, I thought of my differences from others as something that made me special. No one else I knew lived in a single-parent home or moved and changed schools every year. As I grew, I tried

New Beginnings, New Hope, New Choices

How many beginnings do I have in my life? As the world changes, as I change, opportunities for new beginnings appear. Accepting that change is a fact and a reality has certainly helped me in my recovery. It took

Al-Anon “Is” the Place for Me

Some people can remember the exact date they first came to an Al‑Anon meeting. I do not. I remember, though, the exact situation that caused me to follow through on actually walking into my first meeting. It was the

Comfort in a Rough Place

“You are in a rough place right now,” my Sponsor said as we walked together before our meeting. I had asked him to meet me 30 minutes early to help me find some firm ground. My brother had died

What Is a Limited Excerpt?

On page 117 in the “Digest of Al‑Anon and Alateen Policies” section of the 2022-2025 Al‑Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27) v3, it states, “Permission to reprint extensively from our publications is not granted in the United States and Canada

Common Questions About Al-Anon Electronic Literature

Q: In what digital formats can I purchase Al‑Anon Conference Approved Literature (CAL)? A: Currently, some pieces of CAL are available as ebooks, audiobooks, or both. Q: Which books are available as ebooks or audiobooks? A: See the complete

With Clarity Comes Opportunity—Serving as Trustee

Have you ever considered applying to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees or wondered about what’s required? In 2021, the World Service Conference discussed this topic and identified that potential candidates were seeking to understand

My Journey as an At-Large Literature Committee Member

Shortly after my District position ended, a notice in The Forum magazine caught my attention: the World Service Office (WSO) was looking for At-Large member applications for the Literature Committee. I decided to apply. The application asked for

A Reflection on 70 Years of “The Forum”

I’ve heard it said in Al-Anon that we have to know where we’ve been to make wise decisions about where we’re going. That has certainly proven true in my life. I can look back at my journal entries, inventories,

There Was Al-Anon

Looking back on the years of chaos with my son, I like to believe that everything happened for a reason. I used to drive past familiar places that would bring back sad memories, and my heart would begin

Letting Go of Second-Guessing

It happened again. Soon after I shared my honest feelings with a loved one, I doubted myself. Had I said too much? Would it have been better if I’d kept quiet? Growing up gay in a home affected

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